Since I’ve been writing so much about crochet for summer lately, I got an email from my blogging ‘buddy’ Maria Merlino. She has designed this lovely ‘skirt’ which really would work well as a beach cover up. One thing I … Read More ...
MONKEY, MONKEY
Should you have a little ‘monkey’ at your house, I feel absolutely sure that s/he would love to have this hat. If it’s safe for you, add some button eyes to add to its charm. I feel sure that some … Read More ...
MORE SUMMER FUN
Here’s another fairly simple idea for summer crochet.
http://crochetncrafts.com/summerwrapandkerchief.html
I like the idea of having a little wrap readily available if the A/C or a windy evening leave me with a chill. This would fold up easily and stash in … Read More ...
SMALL BIT OF SUMMER FUN
http://maebellecreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/otter-pop-holder-and-pattern-crochet.html
I bet you wish YOU had thought of this! I know I wish I had. So simple, easy – and useful! Make a batch. Give them to the neighbor kids. Pass them out at the baseball game. Send a … Read More ...
APRIL SHOWERS – MAY FLOWERS
http://easymakesmehappy.blogspot.com/2010/05/materials-yarn-in-any-weight-and-color.html
It has certainly been a rainy Spring in my area! Seeing this bright, cheerful crocheted flowers brings sunshine to my day. Here are a few very simple patterns for making your own bright Spring bouquet, broach, or applique.
ONE FOR MOM (or yourself)
Do you know that I love felting? Well, I do. There is something about the entire process of turning wool yarn into a piece of fabric that needs no hemming, won’t fray, can be cut and sewn (or glued) into … Read More ...
FOR A SWEET LITTLE GIRL
How totally sweet would this be for a little girl? Perfect with an Easter dress (who needs a bonnet?!) or any outfit. I also think these would be cute for pompon girls or cheerleaders in school colors.
The free pattern … Read More ...
PERFECT FOR A SPRING WEDDING
This vintage pattern is so pretty. I think it would be perfect for a Spring wedding – for the bride and or bride’s maid(s). I would love to see a pair made in a color other than white or black. … Read More ...
A SPECIAL COWL FOR YOU
http://crochetcowls.blogspot.com/2011/02/nine-to-five-convertible-cowl.html
When I ran into this cowl, I fell in love with it! It is a free download at the link shown here and has two different ‘tabs’ that coordinate with it or it can be worn without. Janet has … Read More ...
BABYGHAN
http://stjohnsmom.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-baby-in-family.html
Isn’t this a beauty? I didn’t figure out by looking at it that it is made of granny squares! An optical illusion.
I also like the color choices. The designer doesn’t recall which yarn she used, but I think … Read More ...
FOR YOUR VALENTINE??
I had to pass along this free pattern! It’s not suitable for my curvy shape, but would be very attractive on the ‘right’ woman.
http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/02/12/free-pattern-vintage-crochet-brassiere-pattern.aspx
Maybe, ‘back in the day’ when this vintage design was created, more women were less … Read More ...
WONDER BRA??
Did you ever wonder what to do with those pesky wires that poke out from the edges of those push-up bras? Well, I’ve never worn a push-up, but for years, I did wear an underwire. Finally, I let nature and … Read More ...
PREEMIE BEAUTY
My oldest grand-nephew was a preemie. Before we knew about that, of course, I had begun to crochet a babyghan for the baby. His mom was quite ill during her entire pregnancy and spent most of it in the hospital. … Read More ...
Dinosaur Baby Hat Pattern
Fess up! You thought I was going to show you how to crochet a big, burly guy, right? But, no. It’s the hat that we’ll call Spike.
I know it’s hard to get past the adorable toddler, but – really … Read More ...
A TRULY VINTAGE SHAWL
If you’re a fan of the vintage patterns I’ve featured over the months, you’ll enjoy this one that would be perfect in worsted weight for our cold winters or made in a lighter yarn for a nice Spring wrap. You’ll … Read More ...